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Autism expert delivers guest lecture

We were thrilled to welcome autism expert Neil Stuart to the university in February. Neil is the Training and Education Director at Autism New Zealand with over 20 years’ experience of working with autistic children. Neil is also a Brighton graduate having qualified to teach with us almost 40 years ago. The talk was part…

Brighton and Sussex Wildlife Trust unite to protect Falmer campus chalk grassland

The University of Brighton has partnered with Sussex Wildlife Trust to restore and protect the chalk grassland at its Falmer campus, an essential local habitat. As part of the university’s ongoing commitment to enhancing biodiversity and sustainability across its campuses, students, staff, and volunteers from the Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Communities team came together this…

Brighton named one of Time Out’s 50 best cities in the world for 2025

Brighton ranks 34th on Time Out’s 2025 list of the world’s 50 best cities, making it the third-highest ranked city in the UK. The definitive annual list is published every year, based on feedback from tens of thousands of city-dwellers across the globe. This year, over 18,000 participants shared their thoughts on key aspects of city…

University of Brighton announces one of the UK’s first scholarships focused on the study of trans inclusion

A PhD scholarship focused on trans and non-binary inclusion has been launched by the University of Brighton in collaboration with The Paul Cottingham Trust. The scholarship will provide a talented researcher with financial support and access to world-class resources, to develop a project focusing on trans and non-binary inclusion within the broad remit of supporting…

Brighton jumps into top 30 in new university sustainability league table

The University of Brighton has climbed an impressive 16 places to secure a spot in the top 30 of the latest People & Planet University League, a prestigious ranking of 165 UK universities based on their environmental and ethical performance. Brighton’s achievement also places it as the fourth most sustainable university in the South East,…

Student teachers help pupils improve with Read to Succeed

Five student primary teachers have been working with a group of pupils to improve their reading skills. Abbie, Muhsanah, Kayleigh, Tyler-James and Kitty are second year students on our Primary Education (5–11 years) BA(Hons) with QTS degree and they delivered the Read to Succeed programme in Baird Primary and Churchwood Primary Academy in Hastings. For…

Student teachers tackle Geodesic Domes

First year student primary students took part in a team-building challenge constructing Geodesic Domes. The challenge was related to ‘structures’ in the Design & Technology section of the National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and 2, but as importantly it offered a fun way for the students to reconnect after the Christmas break. The students…

Top reasons to train to teach at Brighton

As a teacher you’ll get to inspire the next generation – it’s a job where no two days are the same and every lesson you teach can make a real difference. It’s also a career with great progression opportunities and a competitive starting salary. Plus, you’ll get more holiday than many other professions. There’s no…

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Check if you’re eligible for £1,250 and a lower grade offer

At the University of Brighton, we’re here to support you in making the best start to your university journey. With our new postcode checker, you can quickly see if you’re eligible for our Brighton Boost financial support package, designed to help you with the cost of living and make everyday things just that little bit…

Looking back on our 2024: A year of innovation, creativity and impact

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on the past year’s achievements, milestones and stories that have shaped the year here at the University of Brighton. There’s so much to celebrate – we’ve seen groundbreaking research, community impact and inspiring student success across every area of the university. Read…